Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
320 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025
PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.251117T0900Z-251119T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
320 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is a high risk of rip currents.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
453 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025
AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-180900-
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters-
453 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
.Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms, particularly across
interior and western Puerto Rico. Stay alert and be prepared to
take shelter if storms develop.
.Excessive Rainfall...Ponding of water in roads and poorly
drained areas, particularly across interior and west PR. There is
a low chance of localized urban and small streams flooding.
.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the
surf zone. These life- threatening conditions are possible across
across northern and eastern-exposed beaches, with isolated
stronger rip currents possible elsewhere, especially near piers,
jetties and channels.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A limited flood threat is forecast for tomorrow Tuesday,
increasing to elevated by mid-week as a polar trough moves over
the region. There is a slight chance of thunderstorm formation
early this week, with the likelihood increasing by the middle of
the week. The risk of rip currents will remain high through at
least midweek.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
453 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025
AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-180900-
St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix-
Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters-
453 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of USVI.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
.Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms, particularly across the
surrounding waters. Stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if
storms develop.
.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the
surf zone. These life- threatening conditions are possible across
north-facing beaches of St. Croix, with isolated stronger rip
currents possible elsewhere, especially near piers, jetties and
channels.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
There is a slight chance of thunderstorm formation early this
week, with the likelihood increasing by the middle of the week.
The risk of rip currents will remain high through at least
midweek.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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